Bringing Careers and Applications Together: First Media Acquires U-Explore

At First Media, our mission has always been to help people take their next step - whether that’s moving into education, training, or work.

That’s why we’re excited to announce that we’ve acquired U-Explore, a leading provider of digital careers guidance and virtual work experience platforms.

Why this matters for young people

The journey from school into further education or training can feel complex. By bringing together U-Explore’s careers tools with our eProspectus platform, we can now offer a joined-up pathway:

• Explore careers through engaging digital tools and employer insights.
• Experience the world of work via virtual placements and skills-based programmes.
• Apply with confidence using eProspectus, the trusted system already supporting 120,000+ young people each year.

Why this matters for educators and employers

For schools, colleges, and local authorities, the acquisition creates a more integrated, data-driven solution that supports learners from first exploration through to final applications. For employers, it offers new ways to engage young people, showcase opportunities, and build future talent pipelines.

Looking ahead

Our aim is to provide a fully integrated Post-16 solution for careers to young people across the UK. Clients and users will continue to work with the same trusted teams, but now with access to greater expertise, resources, and innovation.

Together, First Media and U-Explore are creating an ecosystem where learners can explore, experience, and apply.